🐍 'Stole my heart' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne
🍊'This is a hymn to women. It is imperative that you read it' Samantha Shannon, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season series
🐍 'A tender yet fierce reclamation of myth crafted by a masterful hand' Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
🍊'Utterly exquisite... nothing short of breath-taking' Rosie Hewlett, Sunday Times bestselling author of Medea
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A myth rewritten. A name reclaimed.
Blessed by the gods with unparalleled beauty, Andromeda lives a life of ease within her Aethiopian palace walls. The young princess has no concerns other than the royal expectations – until a single, fateful proclamation changes everything.
When the queen defies the gods with blasphemy Poseidon, fearsome God of the Seas, delivers a deadly ultimatum that puts the queen’s life in Andromeda’s hands. Poseidon sends his loyal servant, the shape-shifting Ceto, to seal the princess’s fate.
But Ceto is not just a servant. With a sharp tongue and hardened heart, she has little interest in the princess’s appearance or the god's games. Yet an undeniable tension begins to blooms, and both realise Andromeda’s beauty is not only a gift, but a weapon. As Poseidon’s judgement draws closer, the two find themselves pulled into something far more passionate – and dangerous – than either could have predicted...
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💙 Readers love ANDROMEDA ��
💙 'Intimate, fierce, and quietly powerful'
💙 'Will stick with me for a long time'
💙 'I was emotionally wrung out, but in the best way'
💙 'One of the most emotional, intimate and romantic stories I've read'
💙 'Respects the original myth but isn't afraid to question it'
Genre: Fantasy
🍊'This is a hymn to women. It is imperative that you read it' Samantha Shannon, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season series
🐍 'A tender yet fierce reclamation of myth crafted by a masterful hand' Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
🍊'Utterly exquisite... nothing short of breath-taking' Rosie Hewlett, Sunday Times bestselling author of Medea
_________
A myth rewritten. A name reclaimed.
Blessed by the gods with unparalleled beauty, Andromeda lives a life of ease within her Aethiopian palace walls. The young princess has no concerns other than the royal expectations – until a single, fateful proclamation changes everything.
When the queen defies the gods with blasphemy Poseidon, fearsome God of the Seas, delivers a deadly ultimatum that puts the queen’s life in Andromeda’s hands. Poseidon sends his loyal servant, the shape-shifting Ceto, to seal the princess’s fate.
But Ceto is not just a servant. With a sharp tongue and hardened heart, she has little interest in the princess’s appearance or the god's games. Yet an undeniable tension begins to blooms, and both realise Andromeda’s beauty is not only a gift, but a weapon. As Poseidon’s judgement draws closer, the two find themselves pulled into something far more passionate – and dangerous – than either could have predicted...
_________
💙 Readers love ANDROMEDA ��
💙 'Intimate, fierce, and quietly powerful'
💙 'Will stick with me for a long time'
💙 'I was emotionally wrung out, but in the best way'
💙 'One of the most emotional, intimate and romantic stories I've read'
💙 'Respects the original myth but isn't afraid to question it'
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"Lyrically magnificent, romantically elegant and poetically divine. McLeod's writing is as sensual as it is evocative, a tender yet fierce reclamation of myth crafted by a masterful hand. Andromeda breathes fresh life into both the ancient world and the literary landscape - a truly exceptional tale." - Bea Fitzgerald
"With elegance and defiance, Andromeda reimagines one of mythology's most famous damsels in distress, reshaping her story into one of survival, autonomy and profound love. McLeod's voice is confident, poetic and deeply heartfelt-a remarkable addition to myth retelling fiction." - Kika Hatzopoulou
"Andromeda is utterly exquisite - the story flows with such gorgeous prose, it swept me up in its currents and I never wanted to be let go! The way McLeod brings ancient Aethiopia to life is nothing short of breath-taking, and so, too, is Andromeda herself crafted with such care and consideration, giving the famed princess the voice (and love story) she has long deserved. This book proves, undoubtedly, that McLeod is an exciting and important new voice in the myth retelling scene and I can't wait to see what she writes next!" - Rosie Hewlett
"With ethereal prose and unforgettable characters, Andromeda explores the meaning of beauty, love, and loyalty; the many methods women use to survive a patriarchal society; and the complexity and intersectionality of gendered power dynamics. McLeod's writing is enchanting. The story is achingly romantic and deliciously thought-provoking. I loved this more than I can say." - Talia Hibbert
"Andromeda is a lushly written, gorgeous retelling of the myth of the ruler of men. Sensual, furious, tender, a story to sip and savour like ambrosia." - L R Lam
"Ella McLeod writes so beautifully that every sentence is one to savour. This is a lyrical, deeply emotional reimagining of myth with a brave and passionate heroine at the centre and a bittersweet love story unlike any other. A thoughtful, poetic and compelling novel that quietly stole my heart." - Jennifer Saint
"This book was like finding a lost jewel, restored to us through McLeod's masterful prose and voice. A must-read for lovers of Classical retellings who have wanted to see more of the epic past than we've ever seen before and readers seeking searing sapphic stories. ANDROMEDA has flung open the doors to the under-explored and diversely rich society along the Nile, re-throned Black beauty and royalty, and boldly grappled with the cost of desire and autonomy in a world ruled by patriarchal and power-hungry gods. A triumph and a treasure, not to be missed!" - Megan Scott
"In this passionate reclaiming of a woman consigned to the margins of mythology, told with the grace of a gifted poet, McLeod not only instils Andromeda with agency and spirit, but renders her journey in prose as powerful, mercurial, and swift-flowing as the Nile. This is a hymn to women - women dismissed as monsters and damsels, who hunger for more than what the world has offered. It is a love story and a coming of age, and it is imperative that you read it." - Samantha Shannon
"With poetic prose and a phenomenally magnetic protagonist, McLeod weaves a tale both heartbreakingly romantic and heartbreakingly beautiful. ANDROMEDA is utterly unforgettable." - Natasha Siegel
"Utterly captivating, I could not put it down. Ella's storytelling is nothing short of exceptional. Andromeda's story told anew is tragically poetic and moving. The best Greek mythology retelling I have read in a long time. I will be thinking of the story of Meda and Ceto for years to come, the little queen and her worm have burrowed their love story into my heart and mind." - Andy Darcy Theo
"With elegance and defiance, Andromeda reimagines one of mythology's most famous damsels in distress, reshaping her story into one of survival, autonomy and profound love. McLeod's voice is confident, poetic and deeply heartfelt-a remarkable addition to myth retelling fiction." - Kika Hatzopoulou
"Andromeda is utterly exquisite - the story flows with such gorgeous prose, it swept me up in its currents and I never wanted to be let go! The way McLeod brings ancient Aethiopia to life is nothing short of breath-taking, and so, too, is Andromeda herself crafted with such care and consideration, giving the famed princess the voice (and love story) she has long deserved. This book proves, undoubtedly, that McLeod is an exciting and important new voice in the myth retelling scene and I can't wait to see what she writes next!" - Rosie Hewlett
"With ethereal prose and unforgettable characters, Andromeda explores the meaning of beauty, love, and loyalty; the many methods women use to survive a patriarchal society; and the complexity and intersectionality of gendered power dynamics. McLeod's writing is enchanting. The story is achingly romantic and deliciously thought-provoking. I loved this more than I can say." - Talia Hibbert
"Andromeda is a lushly written, gorgeous retelling of the myth of the ruler of men. Sensual, furious, tender, a story to sip and savour like ambrosia." - L R Lam
"Ella McLeod writes so beautifully that every sentence is one to savour. This is a lyrical, deeply emotional reimagining of myth with a brave and passionate heroine at the centre and a bittersweet love story unlike any other. A thoughtful, poetic and compelling novel that quietly stole my heart." - Jennifer Saint
"This book was like finding a lost jewel, restored to us through McLeod's masterful prose and voice. A must-read for lovers of Classical retellings who have wanted to see more of the epic past than we've ever seen before and readers seeking searing sapphic stories. ANDROMEDA has flung open the doors to the under-explored and diversely rich society along the Nile, re-throned Black beauty and royalty, and boldly grappled with the cost of desire and autonomy in a world ruled by patriarchal and power-hungry gods. A triumph and a treasure, not to be missed!" - Megan Scott
"In this passionate reclaiming of a woman consigned to the margins of mythology, told with the grace of a gifted poet, McLeod not only instils Andromeda with agency and spirit, but renders her journey in prose as powerful, mercurial, and swift-flowing as the Nile. This is a hymn to women - women dismissed as monsters and damsels, who hunger for more than what the world has offered. It is a love story and a coming of age, and it is imperative that you read it." - Samantha Shannon
"With poetic prose and a phenomenally magnetic protagonist, McLeod weaves a tale both heartbreakingly romantic and heartbreakingly beautiful. ANDROMEDA is utterly unforgettable." - Natasha Siegel
"Utterly captivating, I could not put it down. Ella's storytelling is nothing short of exceptional. Andromeda's story told anew is tragically poetic and moving. The best Greek mythology retelling I have read in a long time. I will be thinking of the story of Meda and Ceto for years to come, the little queen and her worm have burrowed their love story into my heart and mind." - Andy Darcy Theo
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